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[_paralyzed_]

can 7075 be machined with standard tools? what specifically should I be looking at for material? should I be worried now about safeguarding my intellectual properties?

[JERRY2KONE]

Originally Posted by _paralyzed_

can 7075 be machined with standard tools? what specifically should I be looking at for material? should I be worried now about safeguarding my intellectual properties?

Well if I were you I would start by just shooting an email to MonsterMike and asking to discuss things with him as a friend. He may be able to shed some light on the subject from an owner perspective which could help you get things off the ground. He at lease knows the ins and outs of doing this sort of thing. Plus he can give you advice on materials, machining, and even legal business.

[TexasSP]

Originally Posted by _paralyzed_

can 7075 be machined with standard tools? what specifically should I be looking at for material? should I be worried now about safeguarding my intellectual properties?

Typically 7075 machines better than 6061. Being harder the tools tend to gum up less with 7075 and you can machine faster. Typically we could machine 7075 30% faster than 6061 in my shop using the same end mills and tooling. It was easier for us to get a cleaner finish with 7075 as well.

I will say 6061 welds much easier than 7075. 7075 can be welded but the welder really needs to know what they are doing.........